History
The origins of the Flower Festival
Did you know that the origins of the Flower Festival were born in the “Festival of the Rose”, organized for the first time in 1955 by Ateneu Comercial do Funchal (Funchal’s Commercial Athenaeum), as part of a contest-exhibition of flowers? This event distinguished itself by a dance that signalized the beginning of spring and included … Continue reading
Rali Vinho da Madeira – 1966 – Madeira Wine Rally
The Rali Vinho da Madeira (Madeira Wine Rally) is a tarmac rally held in Madeira Island (Portugal). It is one of the biggest annual sporting event of the island, where professional drivers compete through the hilly terrain and the natural landscapes. The first edition of the Madeira Wine Rally was in 1959. Here are some … Continue reading
O Poço da Neve – The Well of Snow
Some things in life nowadays seems trivial, but in the past they were unthinkable, … for example ice. With the arrival of refrigerators and other similar devices in our modern times, it has become possible for us to have ice all year-round. Now … imagine yourself on Madeira Island 100 years ago …. how could … Continue reading
